Native By Nature – 13 Plants of Belonging
There is a reason the last few pages of Native by Nature – Spring: Belonging do not end quietly. It […]
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Grow at home
Grow at home and reap the benefits of growing your own produce, fruit and flowers.
Native By Nature – A New Season, Invites A New Story, and New Beginnings.
There are moments in life when the seasons inside us shift long before the weather does. For me, this past
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Benefits of Growing American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Benefits of Growing American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) at home. The American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a native shrub familiar with
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The Native Garden Revolution – Why Ecology Begins at Home
A New Way to See your Garden
For generations, we were taught that a good garden was a tidy one. Straight borders, clipped hedges, and exotic flowers chosen more for their color than their connection to place. Lawns rolled out like carpets — green but lifeless — and fertilizers kept everything unnaturally bright. Beauty, we were told, was control: a garden disciplined into submission.
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Vernonia Cultivar Identification Guide
Among the boldest native wildflowers of late summer, Vernonia—commonly known as ironweed—rises like a regal torch above meadows, wet prairies, and woodland
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Mosquito Control Pesticides Devastate Our Ecosystem
The Unseen Casualties: How Fogging and Spraying Pesticides for Mosquito Control Devastates Our Ecosystem In our understandable rush to avoid
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Planning Your Wildlife‑Friendly Native Garden
Start with Soil Health and Create an Abundant Layered Shade Canopy Gardening today is about more than just pretty borders
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Why Ecoregions Matter When Choosing Native Plants
Native plants are defined not only by their species, but also by their specific location. The success of native plantings—whether in a garden, restoration site, or wildscape—depends largely on selecting plants that are genetically adapted to the specific conditions of your ecoregion.
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Fresh Greens: Guide to Sprouting Edible Seeds
A Step-by-Step Guide to Sprouting Edible Seeds Growing sprouting seeds at home is a cost-effective, simple, and rewarding way to
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Winter Interest in the Garden: A Time for Reflection, Renewal, and Ecological Harmony
Winter Interest in the Garden: A Time for Reflection, Renewal, and Ecological Harmony Winter in the garden often goes unnoticed,
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The Hidden Benefits of Fall Leaves in Your Garden
The Hidden Benefits of Fall Leaves in Your Garden – Why Fall Leaves Are a Garden’s Secret Weapon Autumn paints
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The Dark Side of Bark Mulch
The Dark Side of Bark Mulch: Why Less (or None) is More For many gardeners, bark mulch is the go-to
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Ultimate Guide to Crape Myrtles: Origins, Pruning Tips, Common Pests, and Care
Ultimate Guide to Crape Myrtles: Origins, Pruning Tips, Common Pests, and Care The Truth About Crape Myrtle Pruning: How to
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Love Houseplants -Hate Fungus Gnats
How to deal with Fungus Gnats in House Plant Compost Try these tried and tested solutions, after trying them at
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Why you should support local growers of eco-regional native plants in your neighborhood
Why you should support local growers of eco-regional native plants in your neighborhood Supporting Local Growers of Eco-Regional Native Plants:
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How to Attract Hummingbirds with Flowers they Adore
Hummingbirds in North America and the flowers they adore! A Fascinating Relationship with Nectar-Rich Plants Hummingbirds are among the most
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Our Green Planet is Facing a Crisis
Our Green Planet is facing a crisis and demands immediate action to restore its natural balance. The Earth, our green
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Our Native Plants
Our Native Plants This poem, born from a place of frustration and concern, resonates with the urgent need for change.
Planting Bulbs in Fall for Guaranteed Spring Joy
Bulb Planting 101 – Bulbs in Fall Planting bulbs in Fall is more than just picking up a few bulbs
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